Carlisle comes from the Old English / Celtic tradition, meaning From Carlisle, fortress of the god Lugus.
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How popular is Carlisle?
2012peak year
At its height in 2012, Carlisle reached #2,602 nationally — 47 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Carlisle is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,114) with about 51 babies named Carlisle each year. Carlisle's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,284 babies have been registered as Carlisle since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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